Cultivation
E. alpinum is cultivated as an ornamental plant for the pale flowerhead bracts and stark growth form to add contrast in gardens. It requires a well-drained, sunny site in poor to moderate soil, with minimal wetness in winter. It has gained the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit.
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